The castle of Brunico, an episcopal fortress in the heart of the Val Pusteria, houses the MMM Ripa
Image gallery: Brunico Castle
The castle of Brunico stands in a basin at the foot of a hill slightly above the city at the Rienza stream. The then bishop of Bressanone Bruno von Kirchberg built the castle in the 13th century to protect his territories in the Val Pusteria, laying the foundation for the city of Brunico.
In the castle visitors can admire the coats of arms of all the bishops who lived here over the centuries, including Albert von Enna (1323-1326), Ulrich Putsch (1427-1437), Andrea d'Austria (1591-1600) and the bishops of Spaur and Welsperg. Every bishop carried out restoration or enlargement works. Unfortunately, most of the frescoes in the halls and rooms of the monument are not well-preserved.
The MMM Ripa, the fith museum of Messner's MMMs (Messner Mountain Museums), was inaugurated in July 2011. This interactive museum was dedicated to the Sherpas, Indios, Tibetans, Mongols and Hunzas.
Contact info
- Vicolo Castello / Schlossweg 2 - 39031 - Brunico / Bruneck
- +39 0474 410220
- ripa@messner-mountain-museum.it
Opening times
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Admission
MMM Ripa:
€ 14.00 adults
€ 12.00 students
€ 12.00 seniors 65+
€ 12.00 groups (more than 15 persons)
€ 12.00 people with disabilities
€ 6.00 children and young people (6-18 years)
€ 6.00 school classes (6-19 years)
€ 32.00 family ticket (2 adults with children under 14 years)
€ 18.00 family ticket (1 adult with children under 14 years)
free for children under 6 years
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MMM Tour-Ticket - one visit each to the 6 MMM:
€ 55.00 adults
€ 45.00 students
€ 45.00 seniors 65+
€ 45.00 groups (more than 15 persons)
€ 45.00 people with disabilities
€ 25.00 children and young people (6-18 years)
€ 125.00 family ticket (2 adults with children under 14 years)
More information
Brunico Castle and its museum stay open in summer and in winter, Tuesday rest day. Both remain closed in spring (April to mid-May) and in autumn (November to early December).
Season start summer 2026 on May 10.
